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With a maiden Premier League title since 2004 within their grasp, Arsenal cannot afford to underestimate any remaining fixture. The narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham last Sunday likely cleared the most significant hurdle the club faced. For their final home match of the season, Arsenal prepares to host a Burnley side that has been playing solely for pride for several weeks.
Scheduled for Monday evening at 9:00 PM French time, this clash between the Gunners and the Clarets isn’t the last match of the 37th game week. The home side will be eager to, at least temporarily, re-establish a five-point lead over Manchester City before their trip to Bournemouth the following day.
We have gathered all the essential information you need to follow the league leaders’ encounter, along with the latest updates on both the Gunners and the Clarets ahead of their showdown at the Emirates Stadium this Monday, May 18th.
Arsenal – Burnley: key match details
- Date: Monday, May 18th
- Kick-off time: 9:00 PM (French time)
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Referee: Paul Tierney
- VAR: Yes
- TV Channel: Canal+ Foot
- Live Streaming: Canal+ App
- Odds: Arsenal @ 1.08 | Draw @ 9.75 | Burnley @ 24.00
Arsenal: latest team news
Despite being tested at times by a West Ham team fighting against relegation, Arsenal navigated the potential pitfall with the narrowest of margins (1-0) to keep their title destiny firmly in their own hands. The Hammers’ disallowed goal by VAR in injury time sparked considerable debate across the Channel this week, but Arsenal remains intensely focused on their domestic objective – the ultimate prize – before the Champions League final later this month.
Mikel Arteta has typically favored consistency in his starting lineups during recent matches, but issues with his full-backs have forced his hand. This pattern is expected to continue after Ben White sustained a knee injury against West Ham, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and potentially the World Cup with the Three Lions. On the left flank, Ricardo Calafiori also had to withdraw at the London Stadium, leading to expectations of a lineup featuring Hincapié and Mosquera on the defensive wings. Crucial in midfield, Rice had shifted to cover for White against West Ham, compelling Arteta to reconsider his selections as the Gunners’ balance seemed to suffer without the English international.
Regardless of the XI fielded, the team understands that another victory would bring them significantly closer to the title. It would also pile additional pressure on Manchester City before their match the next day, especially considering Bournemouth’s strong home record and their continued pursuit of European qualification. Arsenal, however, must focus solely on their own performance. Their impressive home record against promoted clubs provides ample confidence for this next step: the Gunners have not lost at home to a newly promoted side in 44 matches (39 wins, 5 draws – including 15 consecutive victories recently). While the champagne isn’t uncorked yet, Gooners returning home might just start chilling it.
Arsenal – Probable lineup: Raya – Hincapié, Gabriel, Saliba, Mosquera – Lewis-Skelly, Rice – Trossard, Odegaard, Saka, Gyokeres
Coach: Mikel Arteta
Burnley: latest team news
For Michael Jackson’s men, honor is the sole stake in this encounter. Behind them, Wolves still harbor a slim hope of avoiding a last-place finish before their inevitable relegation to the Championship. It’s safe to assume the Clarets possess their own pride and will not want to depart the English top flight with the ignominious status of bottom-dwellers. This has, in fact, never happened to the club despite several relegations in recent years.
Without an away win this season against teams starting this matchday 14th or higher, Burnley’s chances of an upset at the Emirates are exceedingly slim. Statistics even suggest the worst outcome against a home side that needs to bolster its goal difference.
The Lancashire club has conceded at least two goals in six of their last away matches. Their total number of goals conceded away from home this season is a staggering 45.
Burnley – Probable lineup: Weiß – Pires, Humphreys, Estève, Tuanzebe, Walker – Anthony, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Tchaouna – Flemming
Coach: Michael Jackson
Where to watch live on tv or free streaming?
As the exclusive broadcaster of the Premier League in France, Canal+ will air this match on Monday, May 18th, at 9:00 PM. To tune in, viewers will need to access the Canal+ Foot channel, part of the encrypted channel’s sports package. The match is also available via the Canal+ digital application, requiring the aforementioned subscription in all cases.
Additionally, fans can follow the match with all the popular features of the platform. Beyond detailed statistics and comprehensive tracking of the Arsenal vs. Burnley encounter, an audio commentary option is provided for those unable to watch the game on television.
Head-to-head history: arsenal – burnley
Arsenal may have overcome their toughest challenge, but Burnley’s players possess self-respect, and with the summer transfer window approaching, some will be eager to impress. One must never underestimate a Premier League team, and Arsenal is acutely aware of this when facing the Clarets. At the Emirates, Burnley has managed to avoid defeat in two of their last three visits (1 win, 1 draw)!
The overall record, however, is far more reassuring for Gooners. The aforementioned victory, in December 2020, was their only one in 19 Premier League encounters. This now feels like ancient history, dating back to the early days of the Arteta era.
Things have changed significantly, and despite a draw in January 2022 at the Emirates, the most recent clashes have been decisive. Arsenal has dominated the last three confrontations with an emphatic aggregate score of 10-1.
Odds for arsenal – burnley
- Arsenal win @ 1.08 on Betclic
- Draw @ 9.75 on Betclic
- Burnley win @ 24.00 on Betclic
The odds provided by Betclic are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change before kick-off. Please gamble responsibly, 18+.